The Bigger They Are, The Bigger the Ethics Breaches?

Via Ernie the Attorney, we’ve learned of this news item,
Alleged Embezzler Helps Feds Find Cash, Martha Carr,  Times Picayune (12/15/04) that follows up on the arrest of former big firm partner Jame Perdigao for embezzling as much as $20 million from his law firm.   According to the article, Perdigao’s agreement to help investigators recover the money was a condition of his release from jail.  Among other misdeeds, Perdigao pilfered from the law firm’s trust accounts and overbilled clients.

Obviously, Perdigao’s acts deserve not just disbarment but foremost, criminal punishment which he’ll no doubt receive.  And the firm will likely be held accountable as well for failing to safeguard trust accounts or keep closer watch on its errant partner.  But I wonder whether Perdigao is the exception to the rule who just became so brazen that he got caught – or whether there are other attorneys at firms, large and small, who steal from clients and their fellow partners albeit in smaller increments.  Love to hear the inside scoop from any readers.

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    In reference to:Alleged Embezzler Helps Feds Find Cash, Martha Carr, Times Picayune (12/15/04) that follows up on the arrest of former big firm partner Jame Perdigao for embezzling as much as $20 million from his law firm.
    This is more common than most people know.
    I am certain of a Law firm Butcher and Butcher in Gilmer County WV have been STEALING from trust accounts. They have been under investigation for that and I firmly believe will finally have to pay the price soon. I have personal inside information that they have stolen at least 100,000 from just one account alone. They were recently reprimanded for their behavior in regards to that account by wood county fiduiciary commission, whom also believe their accounting is HIGHLY in question.



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